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Final 3rd On Third Event Of The Season Set For Tonight

September 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The final 3rd on Third community event is set for tonight in downtown Jamestown. The free event by CHQ Chamber is designed to encourage attendees to shop, dine, and explore downtown Jamestown. Featured tonight will be live music by Rachel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, CHQ Chamber, CHQ Chamber 3rd On Third, Fenton History Center, Jamestown Farmers Market, Len Barry, Rachel Eisenstat

Bemus Point’s Fall Fest Takes Place This Weekend

September 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bemus Point’s Fall Fest will take place this weekend. The event from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 will include a Fall Fest Street Market, discounts at local shops, Fall-themed food options at local stores and restaurants; live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Fall Fest, Bemus Point Historical Society, Bemus Point-Stow Ferry, Lawson Center

City Council Members Expressing Safety Concerns Over Electric Bikes, Scooters

September 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

Jamestown City Council members are expressing concern over users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters not following state vehicle and traffic law. Council Public Safety Committee Chair Jeremy Engquist said three members of the public spoke on safety concerns … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: bicycle, City Code, City Council Public Safety Committee, Doug Champ, E-Bicycle, E-Scooter, electric bike, electric scooter, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeremy Engquist, New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Russ Bonfiglio, Scott Forster

JCC, YMCA Cut Ribbon On JAY Wellness Center

September 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College and the Jamestown Area YMCA were joined by officials to officially cut the ribbon on the new JAY Wellness Center. The opening of the JCC YMCA branch to YMCA members and JCC faculty, staff, and students in August marked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carnahan Center, Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program, Jamestown Area YMCA, Jamestown Community College, JAY Wellness Center

County Office Of Probation Earns State Recognition

September 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has earned state recognition after achieving a 99% DNA collection rate among individuals sentenced to probation supervision during calendar year 2025. The office received a Certificate of Commendation from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office of Probation, Gilbert Taylor, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, New York State DNA Databank, PJ Wendel, Strength at Home model, STRIVE Initiative

NYS Energy Rebate Checks To Start Going Out Sept. 21

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Energy rebate checks will start going out to New York households starting September 21. The checks of up to $200 will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue through December. There is no need to apply, sign up or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate, Tariffs, US-Iran War

Arrest Made In Second Stabbing Incident In One Day On Riverwalk

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested for a stabbing incident on the Jamestown Riverwalk on September 4. This was the second stabbing incident to occur on that date in that area. The Jamestown Police Department says officers responded around 10:30 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Rodriguez, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Police Department, Stabbing Incident

Chautauqua County State Officials Cite Over-Regulations As Barriers For Businesses

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State officials for Chautauqua County say over-regulation is the biggest barrier for businesses in our area. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor made the comments to WRFA at a recent CHQ Chamber event. Borrello said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, CHQ Chamber, George Borrello

NYS Roadmap For Suicide Prevention Released As Part Of Suicide Prevention Month

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention has been released as part of Suicide Prevention Month. The roadmap includes three major initiatives including a statewide strategy with prevention goals and objectives; the Suicide Prevention Task … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Suicide Prevention Month, New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention, Suicide

Master Gardeners’ Evening In The Garden To Discuss How To Work Effectively In Gardens

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners' Evening in the Garden will discuss landscape work this month. The free event will take place 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16 at the new Demonstration Garden located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Pat Matronis, Vince Liuzzo

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